Australia Facing New Skills Shortage

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New research released this month indicates Australia is experiencing a skills shortage in a range of occupations. Not for the first time in the country’s history the aging population is contributing to the loss of skills and experience.

The massive skill shortage means there great opportunities for structural engineers, construction managers and other skilled tradespeople are currently required throughout the country. The job opportunities are open to both Australian nationals and skilled migrant workers from overseas. The Australian immigration policy is much stricter than most countries and potential applicants must have the relevant experience or qualification on the skilled occupation list (SOL)

The report estimates a shortfall of around 60,000 skilled residential construction workers with the figure expected to grow to almost 65,000 by 2012. The residential construction industry is at alone with 11 out of 20 occupations are now categorized as being under supplied.

As Australia emerges from the economic slowdown of 2009 and the government stimulus package begins to flow through the financial system many employers are able to offer more attractive employment packages creating new jobs and stability.

So what new measures have the new Australian labour led coalition government set to fill the shortage of skill and experience left by the previous generation vacancies left by the previous skilled baby boomers as they reach their retirement age?

Australia’s new immigration minister, Chris Evans minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations announced a policy to attract more highly skilled workers by offering applicants State migration sponsorship. Once the new State Migration Act is passed more control will be passed to each state rather than the central immigration department.

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Source by Paul Geoff